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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 6 years before the H300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony H300

 HZ15W H300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 H300 HZ15W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H300

 HZ15W H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the H300.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and H300.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony H300
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
good battery (350 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
24
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony H300
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $249